Seattle Kraken's Shootout Struggle at UBS Arena: Islanders Edge Out Victory

The Seattle Kraken faced off against the New York Islanders in a tightly contested game at UBS Arena. The match ended with a 1-0 shootout victory for the Isles, bringing their record to 13-8-2, while the Kraken now stand at 11-5-6.

First Period

The opening period saw both teams locked in a defensive battle. The Kraken managed to put up 19 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. Joey Daccord was solid between the pipes for Seattle, stopping all attempts from the Isles and keeping his team in contention.

Second Period

As play resumed, both teams continued their defensive stalemate. The Islanders increased their physicality with 18 hits compared to Seattle's 14. Despite this pressure, Daccord remained unyielding, making crucial saves that kept his team level as they headed into the final period.

Third Period

In an effort to break through New York’s defense, players like Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz pushed forward aggressively but were met with resistance from David Rittich who matched Daccord’s performance save for save. Both teams remained scoreless as regulation time expired.

Overtime and Shootout

Overtime failed to produce a winner despite several close calls from both sides. In the shootout phase, it was Kyle Palmieri who finally broke through for New York with one of two successful attempts against Daccord's valiant efforts. Meanwhile, Matty Beniers' attempt was thwarted by Rittich’s sharp goaltending skills.

The Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders final score reflected a hard-fought contest where neither side could capitalize during regular play or overtime periods.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Seattle back on home ice against Dallas Stars on November 26th at Climate Pledge Arena starting at 10:00 PM EDT. Tune into ESPN+, KHN TV or Amazon Prime Video for live coverage of what promises another exciting matchup!

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